2015 Runner's Buyer's Guide

Sick Of Getting Passed While Running? Increase Your Speed With This Gear

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Looking for the hottest trends in running gear? We have the latest options from wearable gear to recovery items to the hottest in apps for those who hit the pavement regularly. Keeping up to date with the latest in technology will help give you the confidence that you’ll be able to train to your maximum potential.

ASICS Quick Lyte Cushion Socks

ASICS

You put great effort into picking the shoes you want to wear, so why not do the same for your socks? ASICS Quick Lyte Cushion Single Tab socks will provide extra arch support for those who need it, while giving you maximum cushioning for the heel and toes.

The sock is also designed to eliminate friction while you run, reducing your chances of blisters and discomfort, giving you that pillowy, cushion feel.

The Stick

The Stick Store

Feel like you could go for a deep tissue massage but don’t have the time or money? Turn to the Stick, designed to help work out fatigued, tired muscles, boosting your recovery while getting you back on the road again sooner. Available in a number of different sizes and densities, it’s a great weapon against injury and soreness.

Yaktrax

Yaktrax

With cold, Ice Age-like winters always on the horizon, you might be in the habit of hanging up your shoes for a few months — or turning to the treadmill and running indoors. Now, you no longer have to. Yaktrax is designed with the winter warrior in mind. It attaches to your shoe and will provide excellent traction for when you run over snow and ice. If you plan to train year-round, this item is a must.

ASICS GEL-Quantum 360

ASICS

One of the hottest options in footwear to hit the market this year, the ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 offers GEL cushioning throughout your entire foot, giving you the ultimate in impact support.

This shoe is the first of its kind and any runner looking for serious support will be praising the way it feels on their feet. At under 12 ounces, it’s still lightweight enough that you won’t feel weighed down.

Garmin Forerunner 610

Garmin

For those who want to keep close tabs on their workout efforts, the Garmin Forerunner 610 is a natural choice. It provides GPS tracking capability, and also estimates your pace, distance traveled, and calories burned.

You’ll even get a virtual racer feature so that you can track your performance and compare yourself against previous trials.

ASICS Long Haul 4 Bottle Belt

ASICS

If you regularly head out for long runs, hydration is a must. With this 4-bottle hydration belt, ASICS has ensured that you’ll never run out of fluid. It’s ideal for distance runners and will sit comfortably on your body, and even has a zippered waist pocket to carry anything else you may need.

Mission Cooling Microfiber Towel

Mission Product Holdings Inc.

As the summer temps heat up, cool down with this cooling microfiber towel. It’s designed to transform into a cooling cloth as soon as it becomes wet, which can then be used to keep your core body temperature down.

Its moisture-wicking properties also ensure that you stay comfortable at all times. Best of all, it’s machine washable, so it will serve you well time and time again.

OOFOS

OOFOS

After a long run, you need a little pampering for those feet of yours. OOFOS are perfect. They offer more shock absorption than the typical flip flop and will give your feet the air they need to breathe. Plus, they offer great arch support, which is ideal for keeping your body supported when you’re off the pavement.

PowerGel

PowerBar

Headed out for a long run and need a continuous source of fuel? Look no further than to PowerGel, a fuel product that offers more sodium than conventional gels. This helps you replenish lost electrolytes and maintain your performance.

ArmPocket

ArmPocket

If music is a must for you, you’re likely looking for some way to transport your smart phone with you on your runs. The Arm Pocket is a solution that’s here to stay. With a number of different designs suitable for every cell available, you can run comfort-free with your favorite music streaming to your ears.

FitBit Flex

FitBit

If weight control is a goal, the FitBit Flex is a must-have. This stylish device will track the number of steps you’ve taken throughout the day while also monitoring your sleep habits, approximate calories burned, and number of floors climbed.

It’s easy to wear and will help you keep tabs on your fitness over time.

ASICS Leg Balance Tights

ASICS

If you’re looking to outrun the colder weather, ASICS has made the tights for you. Made with their exclusive COREBALANCE system, wearing these tights will boost both your movement and your overall posture. You'll get all the benfits you need for your run out, and look stylish while doing it.

Ron Hill Vizon LED Cap

Ron Hill

Being seen is a must for any night runner and the Ron Hill Vizon LED cap helps you accomplish this goal perfectly. It’s a form fitting cap with an LED light in the rim that you can turn on or off as desired.

The cap also offers mesh contrast panels, which give it ultimate breathability.

My ASICS App

ASICS

Looking to get started? Or perhaps performance improvement is what you’re after? Either way, ASICS has you covered. Their app provides an assortment of different training plans. No matter what your goal, you’ll find a plan to fit.

This app is ideal for runners of all levels and offers an easy to use interface.

Spot Gen 3

Spot LLC.

For any serious trail runner out there, safety should always be top concern. If you’re headed out for a few hours, it’s a must that others know where you are. The Spot Gen 3 makes this easy. It’ll send tracking information up to satellites so that even if you have no cell reception, your friends and family will still know your whereabouts.

The tracker even comes with a vibration sensor that reminds you to continually track your location, ensuring up-to-date information is being delivered.

Pearl Izumi Ultra Thermal Arm Warmer

Pearl Izumi

For those early chilly morning runs, you’ll appreciate the Pearl Izumi Ultra Thermal Arm Warmers. They’re made for comfort with an elastic-binding silicone gripper that will keep the warmers up and are built for both left and right arms.

They also offer a reflective section so that oncoming traffic, bikers, or runners can see you.

Strava

Strava

For those with a competitive spirit, Strava is an app to look into. This app is going to track your runs while also showing you the recent activities of any running friends you’ve added. Try challenging them to a competition one day to see who’s the fastest.

This app will bring out the best in you and help boost your performance.

MyFitness Pal App

MyFitness

Part of succeeding with your runs is making sure that your nutrition stacks up. The MyFitnessPal app is here to help. This app makes it incredibly quick and easy to monitor your food intake for the day, giving you information on the total calories you’ve consumed along with the number of grams of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

GoMotion Synergy Hydration Vest

GoMotion

This vest offers dual benefits: first it serves as an excellent hydration vest, keeping one liter of water on hand at all times for fluid replacement, and second, it offers a way to be seen during night or morning running. With an LED light at the chest closure and a lamp on the back of the vest, others will see you coming from the front and back.

Couch To 5K

Signing up for a 5k race is the perfect way to get a taste for running events, but if you don’t feel confident in your ability to go from zero to 5k, this app will be with you every step of the way.

It provides a number of different training options so no matter what your schedule or level, you can be sure you cross the finish line. With built-in audio cues to keep you motivated, it’ll ensure you stay on track.